Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Making Bath Herb Blends Taking a fragrant herbal bath has become a reliable refuge from the turmoil of everyday life. Be sure to use only plants from the safe botanicals list in your bath. Safe botanicals include: Lavender, chamomile, rose, comfrey, lemon verbena, tangerine and sage. These have a relaxing effect. For energizing properties, use rosemary, peppermint, bay, jasmine, rose geranium, lemon, lime, lemon balm. For uplifting qualities, use orange jasmine, or rosemary. For antiseptic uses, try eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender or tea tree. Sore muscles? Use eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, comfrey, rose or sage. For headaches, try peppermint, grapefruit, lavender, or chamomile. For help with insomnia, use chamomile, lavender, or mint. To make Herbal Bath Blends, gently mix ingredient in a large bowl. Store in a jar or a basket. Add 1/4 cup oatmeal (for dry skin) or 1/4 cup cornmeal (for oily skin) to your botanical mixture before simmering for extra scrubbing action. To Use: Place about 1/4 cup of the blend in a small cotton bag. Simmer gently in a glass pan over medium heat with 1 quart of water for 10 minutes to make a fragrant "tea." Take a quick cleansing shower and draw a tub of water. Pour the "tea" along with the bag in the bath. Hop in and relax. Use the bag to scrub with. Discard the botanicals when finished. Dry the bag for future use. Recline and Relax Bath Blend: This mix is for when you have nowhere to go and you need a stress reducing soak in the tub. This recipe makes 16 applications. 1 cup chamomile flowers, for relaxing and soothing 1 cup lavender buds, for scent 1 cup lemon verbena, for relaxing and scent 1 cup strawberry leaves, which are good for aches and pains Mix as directed above. Romantic Bath Blend This is a wonderful calming but energizing blend that leaves your skin scented. This recipe makes 12 applications. 1 cup rose petals for scent 1 cup rose geranium for refining pores and energizing 1/2 cup lemon balm, for scent and stimulating effects 1/2 cup chamomile, for soothing properties Mix as directed above. Sparkling Start Bath Blend This refreshing and stimulating blend is perfect for the start of your day or to help refresh you after a busy day. This recipe makes 12 applications. 1 cup rosemary, for scent and stimulation 1 cup peppermint leaves, refines pores and is stimulating 1/2 cup lavender buds for scent 1/2 cup sage for aching muscles 1/4 lemon peel, for energy Mix as directed above. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.~ Albert Einstein ~ http://health./ -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.0/290 - Release 3/23/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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